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In this week’s issue: Evil MoPac speaks, holiday shopping begins

"...A New York-style neighborhood tavern from Travis Tober of Nickel City and chef Nic Yanes of Juniper is set..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

The First-Ever Austin Women in Jazz Festival and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus visiting acts from Burna Boy to Mike Dimes and Dro Kenji

"...know. I just got it from Peggy." – Rachel Rascoe Creek Show Closing WeekendWaterloo Park, Thursday 16 – Saturday 18..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

School’s out and June is the beginning of summer fun

"...lot, and hamburgers at the dance hall cost a nickel. A succession of owners added to the roadside joint..."

June 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...Barton Creek Farmers Market Vendors are taking pre-orders by Friday at..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Day Trips: Bob “Daddy-O” Wade

A tour of dearly departed Bob “Daddy-O” Wade’s art

"...the New Orleans Saints football helmet atop the Shoal Creek Saloon on Lamar Boulevard in Austin to the dancing..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Long Story of East 11th and 12th Streets Takes a Turn

Austin’s historically black neighborhood continues to stand at the crossroads of growth

"...the old Longbranch Inn was reborn and later became Nickel City; Gene's Po'Boys (housed in what in Dr. Urdy's..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Music: Must-See Singer-Songwriters

Ryan Adams, Robyn Hitchcock, Neko Case, and the next generation of solo strummers

"...17, Cooper's BBQ, 10pm Fiddling third of bluegrass superstars Nickel Creek, Sara Watkins spent much of the last year..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Rolls Out Sixth List

Deap Vally, Broncho, Chicano Batman, Peter Lewis and 122 more

"...hip-hop/soul duo Oshun, budding Brooklyn femcee Young M.A., and Nickel Creek songstress Sara Watkins, playing Antone’s this coming Thursday...."

Feb. 3, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Happy Prisoner Record Review

"...sport and the Texan chops alongside excellent pickers including Nickel Creek fiddler Sara Watkins, sprightly local mandolinist Kym Warner,..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Shakey Graves' Coming Out Party

Local songwriter learned to play live at Pickathon

"...This year’s edition, taking place Friday through Sunday, features Nickel Creek, X, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, the War on Drugs,..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Music Post by Austin Powell

More From ATX Television Fest 2014

"...Sara Watkins and Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek perform at the annual Friday Night Lights party..."

June 9, 2014 Photo Gallery

Great Expectations

Sarah Jarosz returns to her roots – the Old Settler's Music Festival

"...Bluebonnet stage this weekend, in fact. Jarosz also recalls Nickel Creek, but no Daniels Band. Sorry, Charlie...."

April 11, 2014 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

SXSW Live Shot: Haden Triplets

Gorgeous, polished harmonies, but the live show needs work

"...Their backing band, consisting of two guitarists – including Nickel Creek’s Sean Watkins – plus upright bass and drums,..."

March 13, 2014 Music Post by Melanie Haupt

Mad World

Dobro, mandolin, and banjola ease April’s cruelty

"...the last of nine dates on its current tour. Nickel Creek/Punch Brothers mandolin master Thile and contemporary jazz piano..."

April 22, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

ACL Music Fest Saturday Listings

"...in New York City and led by Chris Thile (ex-Nickel Creek), their latest effort Who's Feeling Young Now? riles..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Music Feature

The Town Was Hoppin'

Austin's music scene of the Fifties lives on in Ray Campi

"...during the Sev­en­ties as the home of the Soap Creek Saloon...."

March 30, 2012 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

Think

Aretha Franklin heats up the Moody

"...original member Jimmy Carter – which guested two-thirds of Nickel Creek in siblings Sara and Sean Watkins (hold-out Chile..."

Nov. 16, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Late in the Evening

Live review of Paul Simon at the Cedar Park Center

"...In the Punch Brothers’ brief opening set, former Nickel Creek charmer Chris Thile led his electrified newgrass/bluegrass quintet..."

Nov. 7, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Jim Kweskin

Jug band hero

"...That's the nickel version of how Kweskin came to record in Austin,..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Sarah's Muse

Sarah Jarosz, 'tweener' no more

"...in festivals," says Jarosz. "That was how I met [Nickel Creek's] Chris Thile. I had just started mandolin. It..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Day Trips

Bob 'Daddy-O' Wade's sculptures made of junkyard parts or shiny urethane can be found in the most unusual places

"...the New Orleans Saints football helmet atop the Shoal Creek Saloon on Lamar Boulevard in Austin to the dancing..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Off the Record

Shit happens: Hosing off and cleaning up after the glorious mess that was the 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festival

"...the Downtown greenbelt resembled the fairways at the Barton Creek Country Club on Friday, but due to heavy rains..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

ACL Music Fest Friday Picks

The blurbing of ACL 2009

"...After nearly 20 years as fiddler and vocalist for Nickel Creek, Watkins released her eponymous solo debut earlier this..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature

Travis County Holding Steady ... for Now

County braces for bigger economic challenges in 2010

"...recession. A glance through the executive summary shows a nickel-and-dime approach to pinching pennies. Holding off on replacing old..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Summer Pickin'

May is Bluegrass Month!

"...young quintet stepping into the soft pop style of Nickel Creek and away from their previous sharp, high spirit...."

May 20, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Blood on the Tracks

The ballad of Griff Luneburg and Cactus Cafe

"...Nickel Creek..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Off the Record

The Butthole Surfers reunite, Sarah Jarosz paddles up Nickel Creek, and Shearwater soars to new heights

"..."Let's jam sometime," wrote Nickel Creek mandolinist Chris Thile on Sarah Jarosz's program at..."

May 23, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Friday Picks

"...a run of shows opening for bluegrass pop stars Nickel Creek. Brosseau's allure lingers in his high-reaching vocals, shearing..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Saturday Sleepers

"...8pm, Thirsty Nickel He might be a member of Pittsburgh dream weavers..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Saturday Picks

"...1am, Thirsty Nickel "We are the music makers, and we are the..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

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